Güde KS 350 E Traduction Du Mode D'emploi D'origine page 27

• Do not work on trees with the chainsaw. There is
a risk of injury when working on a tree.
• Provide safe posture at all times and use the
chainsaw only when standing on a solid, safe and
level surface. A slippery or unstable surface, such as
ladder, may lead to loss of balance or loss of control
over the chainsaw.
• When cutting a tense branch, be sure to know
that the branch will bounce back. If tension in the
wood fibres gets released, the tense branch may
hit the operator and/or cause a loss of control over
the chainsaw.
• Be especially careful when cutting scrubs
and saplings. Thin material may get caught in
the chainsaw and hit you or you may lose your
balance.
• Carry the chainsaw by the front handle in a
switched-off condition and the saw chain must be
deflected from your body. Fit a protection cover on
the chainsaw whenever it is transported or stored.
Careful chainsaw treatment reduces the likelihood of
an accidental contact with the running saw chain.
• Follow the lubrication, chain tension and
accessory equipment replacement instructions.
A chain that is not tightened or lubricated in a
professional manner may crack or increase the risk
of backlash.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and with no oil and
fat. Handles dirty with fat or oil are slippery and
lead to loss of control.
• Wood to be cut only. Do not use the chainsaw
for works for which it has not been designed –
example do not use the chainsaw to cut plastic
material, masonry or building materials not
made of wood. Using the chainsaw for works that
are in conflict with the designation may lead to
dangerous situations.
Backlash causes and prevention :
Backlash may take place when the saw bar point
touches an item or when the wood bends and the
saw chain gets stuck in the cutting.
In many cases, a contact with the bar point may lead
to a situation when the operator unexpectedly bends
backward and the bar is ejected upward toward the
operator as a result.
Sticking of the saw chain on the upper edge of the
bar may throw the bar intensely off toward the
operator.
Each such reaction may lead to losing control over the
saw and you may get seriously injured. Do not fully
rely on the safety equipment fitted in the chain-
saw. As the chainsaw user, you should take various
measures to be able to work without any accident
and injury.
Backlash is a result of inappropriate or wrong use of
the electric tools. It can be prevented by appropriate
preventive measures described below :
• Hold the saw firmly with both hands, with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw
handles. Bring your body and arms in a position
in which you can resist kickback forces. If ap-
propriate measures are taken, the operator may
get the backlash under control. Never put the
chainsaw out of your hands.
• Avoid abnormal body posture and do not cut
above the shoulder level. This will prevent a
contact with the bar point and the chainsaw will
be controlled better in unexpected situations.
• Spare bars and saw chains specified by the ma-
nufacturer to be used at all times. Wrong spare
bars and saw chains may lead to chain overloading
and/or backlash.
• Follow the saw chain sharpening and servicing
instructions of the manufacturer. Too low depth
limiters increase the risk of backlash.
Maintenance
Before carrying out any work on the machine,
disconnect the plug from the socket.
Prior to every use, visually check the machine to rule
out any defects, in particular on the power cable and
the plug.
The machine must not be used under any circum-
stances if the machine or the safety devices are
damaged.
Refer all servicing to customer service.
Use only original accessories and original spare parts.
Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance
can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insufficient mainte-
nance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and
injuries.
Guarantee
Guarantee claims as per guarantee card attached.
The guarantee solely covers inadequacies caused
by material defect or manufacturing defect. Original
payment voucher with the sales date needs to be sub-
mitted for any claim in the guarantee period.
The guarantee does not cover any unauthorised
use such as appliance overloading, use of violence,
damage as a result of any unauthorised interference
or caused by foreign items. Failing to follow the ope-
rating and assembly instructions and common wear
are also not included in the guarantee.
Service
Do you have any technical questions? Any claim? Do
you need any spare parts or operating instructions?
We will quickly help you and without needles bure-
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Servicing part. Please help us be able to help you. In
order to identify your device in case of claim we need
the serial No., product No. and year of production. All
this data can be found on the type label. Please enter
it here for future reference
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